More than £11,000 in grants are being given to the community by Basildon Council.

Scouts, artists and disabled people will benefit from the cash.

Stephen Horgan, cabinet member for community development, said: "We are pleased to be able to support these worthwhile community groups."

The grants include:

Support Through Art - £1,000

Third Billericay Scout Group - £1,000

Hummingbird Club -£700

Basildon Disabled Sports Club - £526

Vange Fun Day - £500

Fourth Billericay Scout Group - £350

Epilepsy Action - £344.

Published Wednesday August 4, 2004

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